Jesus’ Profound “I Am” Declaration in John 8:48-59

In John 8:48-59, Jesus engages in a tense exchange with Jewish leaders who accuse him of being demon-possessed and a Samaritan. He defends himself by honoring God the Father and rejecting their insults. Jesus then makes a remarkable promise: those who obey his words will never experience death. This claim sparks outrage, as his opponents challenge him over Abraham’s legacy and the prophets. Finally, Jesus declares, “Before Abraham was born, I am,” asserting his divine identity. Their response is to pick up stones, but Jesus slips away from the temple grounds.

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